( also BrE infml sarnie ) n
two or more slices of bread and butter with meat, cheese, jam, etc. between, eaten with the hands. Sandwiches are popular as a light midday meal, and are often bought from sandwich bars , shops selling a wide range of different sandwiches. The 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718–92) is said to have invented them as a quick and easy meal to eat while gambling:
a lunch of beer and sandwiches
( AmE ):
a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
See also Dagwood , Reuben sandwich .